Stroke Flashcards
1
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A
2
Q
Acute ischaemic stroke: initial treatment
A
- Alteplase IV: administered within 4.5hrs
- Aspirin 300mg ASAP
3
Q
Ischaemic stroke: which antiplatelet should be prescribed?
A
Aspirin or clopidogrel
Prasugrel and ticagrelor CI
4
Q
Long term management of TIA if pt does not have AF
A
- C
- D + A or D or A
5
Q
Stroke prevention with AF
A
DOAC
6
Q
Treatment for Delayed cerebral ischaemia
A
Nimodipine 60mg PO ever 4 hrs for 21 days
CCB reduces incidence and severity of neurological defecits following subarachnoid haemmorrhage